Description

2-Methylquinoxaline is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its quinoxaline core structure makes it a valuable intermediate for developing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This product is essential for R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create novel compounds with specific biological or electronic properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and anti-infective pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its bioactive quinoxaline scaffold.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials and ligands in OLEDs and other optoelectronic devices.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a ligand for transition metals, forming complexes used in catalytic processes and materials science.
• Chemical Research & Development: Fundamental reagent for heterocyclic chemistry research, enabling the exploration of new molecular structures.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments requiring the quinoxaline chromophore.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylquinoxaline
CAS No.	7251-61-8
Molecular Formula	C9H8N2
Molecular Weight	144.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Quinoxaline, 2-methyl-; 2-Methylquinoxaline; Methylquinoxaline; 2-Methyl-1,4-diazanaphthalene; 2-Methylbenzo[a]pyrazine; 2-Methylquinoxalin; 2-MQ
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methylquinoxaline is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data to support its use in sensitive applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your internal quality standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	88 - 92 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.